Introduction
Calgary Data Management Highlights
- Timing: 2 day event- September 27 is focused on Innovations and September 28 on skills.
- Location: New VENUE: Amphitheatre at the Calgary Tower Center - 298, 115 9th Ave SE, Calgary T2G 0P5
- Who attends: a variety of organizations and attendees from Analysts to CEOs.
- Theme: Skills and Innovations of Tomorrow
- Agenda: The Agenda is now available for download or see more on the Agenda tab.
- Sponsors: Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Thank you to our current sponsors for making this event possible
- Price: This event starts at only $99.99 CAD for PPDM Association Members.
Why should you attend?
- Attending PPDM Association events includes a host of benefits like:
- Create powerful and meaningful connections with your peers, in-person or virtually, in a common, vendor-neutral environment.
- Learn from speakers and other attendees on the latest trends and technologies.
- Grow through shared experience and case studies.
- Showcase your brand, products and services as a sponsor.
- We know Data. Data has been our focus for more than 30 years.
- and so much more…
Students
- Are you a post-secondary or post-graduate student in the Calgary area interested in attending the Calgary Symposium? Contact us to get your discount code.
Agenda
Theme
- The Theme for this Symposium is "Skills and Innovations of Tomorrow" and each day has it's own sub theme.
Agenda
Agenda Preview
- Tuesday, September 27, 2022
- 8:00 AM - Registration Opens
- 8:30 AM - Introduction
- 8:40 AM - The PPDM Association's Pillars - Trudy Curtis (PPDM Association)
- 9:10 AM - PPDM Association Board Strategy Presentation - Sue Carr & Curley Thomas (PPDM Association Board of Directors)
- 9:40 AM - Energy in Transition (Keynote) - Steven Piepgrass
- 10:25 AM - Morning Break
- 10:55 AM - Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Quantification Challenges - Morgen McGuire (S&P Global)
- 11:25 AM - Symposium Plus Sponsor Spotlight - geoLOGIC systems ltd
- 11:35 AM - Data Solutions for the Renewable Energy Market - Charlene Beckie (Clem Geo-Energy Corp)
- 12:00 PM - Lunch
- 1:00 PM - Geothermal Energy and Potential Opportunities with PPDM - Dan Kalmanovich (GEOSEIS)
- 1:30 PM - Birthing the New Hydrogen Industry is Detective Work (Data Mining for Insight) - Grant Strem (Proton Technologies)
- 2:00 PM - Afternoon Break
- 2:20 PM - Data Governance & Analytics - Dean McKeown (Queens University)
- 2:50 PM - OSDU Data Platform: The Promise and the Journey - Patrick Meroney (Katalyst Data Management)
- 3:20 PM - Closing Remarks
- Wednesday, September 28, 2022
- 8:00 AM - Registration Opens
- 8:30 AM - Introduction
- 8:40 AM - The PPDM Association Update - Trudy Curtis (PPDM Association)
- 9:10 AM - Story Telling: Turn Your Data Into Compelling Insights that Inspire Action and Boost Your Career (Keynote) - John Hetherington (We Deliver Your Vision)
- 9:55 AM - Morning Break
- 10:30 AM - Putting the PEOPLE first in People, Process and Technology - Sue Carr & Shawn New (Katalyst Data Management)
- 11:00 AM - Professionalizing our Discipline in 2022 and Beyond
- 12:00 PM - Lunch
- 1:00 PM - Round Table Discussion - Join our round table industry participants in a discussion on building a resilient, skilled workforce for the energy sector.
- 3:50 PM - Closing Remarks
Plan Your Trip
Venue
- The Calgary Data Management Symposium will take place at the Amphitheatre at the Calgary Tower Center - 298, 115 9th Ave SE, Calgary T2G 0P5. Access to this venue is easiest through the Palliser South building, going up the escalators and through the sliding doors to the conference area. There will be a PPDM Association sign outside. Please note that this venue does lock, so if you leave you may need to text the PPDM team to get access back in. Parking is available in the Calgary Tower Parkade with early bird rates around $13. Access to that parkade can be from either 9th or 10th Avenue.
Venue Safety Requirements
- There are no special safety requirements for this venue. Masks can be worn by choice.
Health and Safety Information
- By attending this event, you understand that PPDM Association Policies require you to follow the local/regional/WHO safe gathering guidelines including hand/respiratory hygiene, social distancing, and specific venue requirements. If you/your household has unusual fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, or have a close contact who tested positive for COVID19, please do not attend this event.You also accept on behalf of yourself, your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns, you freely accept and fully assume: all risks, dangers and hazards inherent in and/or any way connected with your participation in the Event (or any part thereof). Participation in the Event has risks and hazards including risks associated with COVID-19. As a participant, you may suffer property damage, personal injury, illness, and even death. You freely and voluntarily assume all the risks and hazards of participation in the Event, including any legal risks. This means that you are giving up your right to sue the PPDM Association for any reason, including the PPDM Association’s negligence, if you suffer any damage, injury, illness, loss or death by participating in the Event. If you do not accept these terms, please do not attend the event.
Room Block
- There will not be a room block for this year's event. If you would like suggestions on nearby hotels, pleased contact events@ppdm.org
Transportation & Parking
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There are a variety of parking lots around the University of Calgary Downtown Campus, along with easy Transit access - you can visit www.calgarytransit.com to find the schedules and plan your trip. The venue is located in the 'Free Fare' Zone of the C-Train Line.
Networking Opportunities
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Beyond the networking opportunities during meals and breaks, this year the Symposium programming will include an informal networking reception (self-funded) on Tuesday, September 27, at a nearby restaurant. The food and beverage for these informal networking events will not be covered under the registration fee unless we have a sponsor.
Virtual Attendance
- There will not be a virtual event tied to this in-person event.
International Visitors
- For those travelling from outside of Canada, please review the eligibility requirements with the Government of Canada. If you require a letter of introduction to attend, please email events@ppdm.org with your contact information. All travelers are responsible for following any entry/exit requirements from the Government of Canada, which may include Rapid Testing and quarantines. Please consult the Canadian government websites along with your local government website for more details.
Pricing
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Members
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Non-Members
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Early Bird
(before Aug 30)
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Regular
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Late
(Sept 13)
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Early Bird
(before Aug 30)
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Regular
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Late
(After Sept 13) |
One Day Rate
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$99.99
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$109.99
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$119.99
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$149.99
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$159.99
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$169.99
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Two Day Rate
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$179.99 |
$189.99
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$199.99
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$279.99
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$289.99
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$299.99
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Prices are in Canadian Dollars and are subject to 5% GST. Prices include lunches and snacks on both days of the conference, along with the sessions. Networking receptions are not included in this cost.
Individual memberships are only $100 to sign up now to save. Discounts are available for groups of 5 or more individuals. Other discounts such as student, speaker or sponsorship codes may apply. When multiple discounts are available, only the highest discount rate will apply. Discounts are not retroactive, so please contact us PRIOR to registering to get your promotional code.
Additional Information
Professional Development Units
This event is eligible for five PDUs per day attended: 
To learn more about Professional Development Units (PDU) and the CPDA Certification Program, please visit our Certification Page.
Calendar Invitation
This Calendar invitation is here for download. Please note: the Calendar invitation does not register you to attend.
Contact Us & Other Information
For more information on registration, sponsorship, speaking opportunities, or group pricing please contact Elise Sommer.
Please note that all PPDM Events may be photographed for PPDM Marketing Materials. If you do not wish your photo used in PPDM Marketing Materials, please contact us.
Cancellation Policy
Please visit our Terms and Conditions under "PPDM Events" to view our cancellation policy. Please note that the PPDM Association is not responsible for any travel costs related to cancellations. Substitutions may be permitted on a case by case basis.